Look at enough rifles and you’ll notice that some barrels aren’t smooth. They have grooves cut into the outside, running straight toward the muzzle or twisting around the barrel. Those grooves are flutes, and you’ll find them on everything from lightweight hunting rifles to AR-15 builds. Fluting takes weight off. That part is simple. What […]
Barrel length changes quite a bit on a 6mm ARC rifle. Velocity is part of it, but so are weight, balance, and how much rifle you actually want to carry. For many builds, 18 to 20 inches lands in a comfortable middle ground. Go shorter when a compact setup matters more, or longer when the […]
Put a Glock 17 and a Glock 19 on the same table, and the difference looks pretty minor. Shoot both for a while, or try carrying them, and it stops feeling so minor. For the Glock 17 vs 19 decision, the G19 usually has the edge for everyday concealed carry. The G17 gives you a […]
What kind of steel is it? Who makes it? How is it rifled? How do you know the bore is straight? Is the chamber checked? Is it Accurate? What about headspace? Those are all legitimate questions when you’re buying a barrel. A barrel is one of the most important components of an AR-15, and simply […]
Mid State Firearms is excited to announce the release of the new OTX Plan B Castle Blast Shield — bringing the compact, proven Castle-style blast shield design to Plan B-compatible muzzle devices. For shooters who have been looking for a Plan B-compatible Castle blast shield, the wait is over. A Castle Blast Shield for the […]
Bring Your Own AR Handguard Design to Market Mid State Firearms provides OEM and private label M-LOK handguard manufacturing for firearm brands, distributors, Type 07 FFL manufacturers, and companies looking to expand their product line with custom AR-15 accessories. From proven production designs to fully customized handguard solutions, we offer manufacturing capabilities to help bring […]